3.7 cm/57 (1.5") Flak M43

Description

An automatic AA gun designed for easy production and in service in both the Army and the Navy. This was a modified Rheinmetall 108 MK103 aircraft cannon that was gas operated, air cooled and used an eight-round ammunition strip. Trained by shoulder stirrup but elevated via a handwheel. A wet-mount was provided for U-boats.